Blue Christmas: a Midwinter Retreat

Visit Mill Hill Chapel on Wednesday 09 December for a Blue Christmas Midwinter Retreat space, designed by Leeds Sanctuary to support you reflect in the Christmas season.We recognise that for many people, Christmas creates complicated emotions. It can be a very exciting time with opportunities for much joy, but it can also enhance feelings of grief, anxiety and loneliness. Mass celebration at a time when many are unable to celebrate, perhaps due to poverty or war, can also raise feelings of guilt, and holding these emotions together can be overwhelming and exhausting. Our Blue Christmas retreat will be an opportunity to acknowledge and reflect on these emotions through quiet moments, creativity and mindfulness.In the Church Hall, there will be spaces for mindfulness and creative activities, hosted by our Practitioners, Emma and Eleanor, and we'll be hosting space for quiet reflection in the Chapel itself.Doors will open at 3pm, and you can stay for as long as you'd like until 6pm. We'll also be serving refreshments throughout the afternoon.Additional Information:Safeguarding
For details of our Safeguarding Policy, please click here.Equal Opportunities
As you book your ticket to this event, you will come across questions which help us monitor Equality and Diversity in our communities, which we hope are inclusive and safe for all. Please be assured that any information you share with us will be treated confidentially, and if you prefer not to answer the Equality and Diversity questions in this form, you will not be treated any differently to someone who has.Accessibility
Mill Hill Chapel is an accessible venue, and you can watch this video for more information about how to access the building. If you still have concerns or questions, please contact Judith, our Deacon, who is leading on this event.Photos and Videos
We take photos and occasionally videos at our events, which may be used in digital and print publicity. If you would prefer not to be included in any photos or video, let us know on the day.Mental Health First Aid
Most of our staff team are Mental Health First Aiders. If you'd appreciate a conversation about your mental health or any concerns you have, please let us know at the event.Fundraising
As a registered charity, we would be grateful if you would consider making a donation or becoming a regular giver so that we can continue to run our activities and create new resources for anyone who would like to access them. If you'd like to support us, we'd be grateful for your donation as you book your ticket, or you can click here to find the "Giving" page of our website.